9. The Native American & Multiracial Experience

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act added in 1964

Prohibits employment discrimination based on religion and protects Native Americans and Alaska Natives outside of trust lands.

Miscegenation

Interracial marriage or cohabitation, which was deemed illegal until 1967.

One Drop Rule

The social and legal principle that any person with even one Black ancestor is considered Black.

Multiracial Americans

Individuals who identify with two or more racial categories, as recognized in the 2000 census.

Stereotypes and Prejudice

Oversimplified and generalized beliefs about a group that can lead to discrimination and negative perceptions.

Census Bureau Projections

Expectations of growth in the multiracial population due to increasing interracial relationships.

Psychosocial Effects of Native American Mascots

Harmful effects associated with the use of Native American imagery in sports, contributing to negative stereotypes.

Cultural Openness

The perspective of multiracial individuals feeling more accepting of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Educational Disparities

• Education, employment, and earnings of NA/AN differ depending on residence, appearance, and language, among other things

• 16.8% of NA/AN alone age 25 and older have a college degree; nearly 88% have at least a high school diploma

Work-Life Balance Challenges

Difficulties faced by individuals in managing personal life responsibilities, including elder care, alongside work.

NA/AN population

3% of pop, 1/3 of pop under 18, median age is 34

NA invisibility

Native ancestry is often invisible, leading to underrepresentation and lack of data.